How to test backup light switch?

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Jul 17, 2003 | 10:18 PM

telk

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How to test backup light switch?

When I put my 69 4speed into reverse the motor dies as if key was turned off. I disconnected the backup light switch at firewall and motor will keep running when I put into reverse.
The switch is about 60 bucks so I don't just want to buy one if I dont need one.Anyone know how to test one or have any ideas why disconnecting switch allows car to not to die when I put shifter into reverse.Thanks

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Jul 17, 2003 | 10:22 PM

wcsinx

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Re: How to test backup light switch? (telk)

:skep:

that does not sound good

Will the motor keep running if you short power (i.e. bypass the switch) to the backup lights?

Jul 18, 2003 | 09:36 AM

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Re: How to test backup light switch? (telk)

I think one wire is live, so when switch is moved by linkage the connection is completed and back up lights turn on. If car dies when this happens I would think your shorting out something bad on the wire that is not "live". My .02

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